NRL Late Mail: Tino benched, Haas rested
Plenty of Sunday team changes with Titans star Tino Fa’asumaleaui benched, Broncos prop Payne Haas ruled out and a host of associated changes.
Plenty of Sunday team changes with Titans star Tino Fa’asumaleaui benched, Broncos prop Payne Haas ruled out and a host of associated changes.
SuperCoaches are forced to move this week with Sandon Smith left out entirely by the Sydney Roosters due to the return of Sam Walker.
The Bulldogs have lost an in-form star for six weeks, Tallyn Da Silva is set to debut for his new club while the Broncos welcome a big name back to complete their spine.
South Sydney must rejig their backline with two key players ruled out after the captain’s run while Ryan Papenhuyzen has been ruled out of Melbourne’s clash against the Cowboys.
The Cronulla Sharks’ forward stocks are a whole lot thinner with one of their starting props ruled out while the Gold Coast Titans are expecting their Maroons forwards to take on the Eels.
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A man will front the courts after allegedly invading the pitch and grabbing axed Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans in a bizarre ending to Friday night’s Titans-Manly game. See the video here.
Sydney Roosters star Sam Walker has suffered another major injury setback, while their opponents the Newcastle Knights have lost one of their key attacking weapons. Update mail here.
After a couple of uninspiring weeks, along with a first half that left plenty to be desired, the Sharks responded to their doubters with an emphatic second half performance to silence the Dragons.
State of Origin 2 takes place in Perth next week which will make it tough for many players to back up. But plenty are still rated decent chances.
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